What does "transmasculine" mean?

Pertaining to people who were assigned female but whose gender identities are masculine.

What is a synonym for "transmasculine"?

Common synonyms include: transfeminine.

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Pertaining to people who were assigned female but whose gender identities are masculine.
"Bodybuilding as a form of body modification is understood by transmasculine individuals to further enhance a desired masculine presentation."

"The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) survey says there were more than 3,200 "transfeminine" and "transmasculine" surgeries in 2016."

From trans- + masculine.

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